Activator Midterm

What was the first isolation test?

T12

Who are the creators of the activator technique?

Arlan Fuhr and Dr. Lee

Dr. Fuhr and Dr. Lee were using _____ _____ ______ and _____ _____ techniques to make the activator technique.

Double thumb toggle (DNFT), Logan basic

In possibility ____, the PD leg lengthens in position two.

1

If the PD leg lengthens in position two, you begin protocol with pressure testing:

PD Medial knee

In possibility ____, the PD leg gets shorter or no change in position 2.

2

Where do you start protocol for possibility 2?

L4 isolation test

In possibility ____, legs are even in position 1 and even in position 2, so you begin protocol with:

3, Pubic bone isolation test

A _______ test is a light pressure applied in the direction of correction.

Pressure

A _______ test is a light pressure applied in the direction of subluxation.

Stress

For pressure/stress tests, you look for improvement in position:

1

You pressure test the PD medial knee inferior along the:

Medial collateral ligament

If the PD leg lengthens in position one after pressure testing the PD medial knee, you adjust the _______, then the _______ _______ ______ ______.

Talus, medial knee joint space

When adjusting a talus, you contact the _______ border, inferior to the medial malleolus.

Medial

What is the LOD for a talus adjustment?

P/S/L

What is the LOD for a medial knee?

L/I

If you pressure test the OPD lateral collateral ligament inferior, and there is improvement, you should adjust:

Cuboid and lateral knee joint

If you have finished the knees and feet and the legs are still uneven in position 1, then go to the _____ ______ and pressure test for an ____ _______ subluxation, and adjust if the leg lengths improve.

OPD ilium, AS ilium

After you adjust for an AS Ilium, you pressure test the ____ _____ for a ____ _____ subluxation, and adjust if the leg lengths improve.

PD Ilium, PI ilium

If you have finished the knees and feet and the legs are even in position 1, but uneven in position 2, go to the ____ _____ and test for an ___ ____ subluxation.

OPD Ilium, AS Ilium

If you have finished the knees and feet and the legs are even in position 1 and even in position 2, go to the:

Pubic bone isolation test

To adjust an AS Ilium, you contact the ______ __ ______ on the OPD side, OPD ______ ___ ________ and OPD ______ ________.

Base of sacrum, Crest of ilium, Ischial tuberosity

When adjusting an AS ilium, your LOD for the base of the sacrum is ______, the LOD for the crest of the ilium is _______, and the LOD for the ischial tuberosity is ______.

A/I, I/M, A/I

To pressure test for a PI Ilium, you use a firm ______ contact under the PD _________ ligament going ________.

Thumb, Sacrotuberous, P/S/L

What are the three contact points for a PI Ilium?

Spine of the ischium, Sacrotuberous ligament and iliac fossa

When adjusting for a PI Ilium, the LOD on the spine of the ischium is _____, the LOD for the sacrotuberous ligament is ______, and the LOD on the iliac fossa is _______.

P/L/S, P/L/S, A/S

An _______ test is a specific active movement performed by the patient that assists in the location and evaluation of subluxation motion segments of the spine and extremities.

Isolation

For the short/long rule, if the PD leg lengthens in position 2, adjust the _____ side

PD

For the short/long rule, if the PD leg shortens in position 2, adjust the ______ side

OPD

For the short/long rule, if the PD leg does not change in position 2, adjust the _____ side.

OPD

For the short/long rule, if the PD leg is even in one and even in two, adjust the _____ side.

Neither!

When you perform the pubic bone isolation test, the PD leg lengthens in position 2, what is the subluxation?

Superior

When you perform the pubic bone isolation test, the PD leg shortens in position 2, what is the subluxation?

Inferior

To correct a superior pubic bone subluxation, your LOD is:

Inferior

The _____ isolation test is placing the patient's PD forearm on the low back.

L5

What is the SCP for all lumbar adjustments?

Mammilary process

What is the LOD for all lumbar adjustments?

A/S

The ______ isolation test is placing the patient's OPD forearm on the low back.

L4

The L2 isolation test is placing:

Both forearms on the low back (palms up)

When performing the _____ isolation test instruct the patient to place the PD forearm on the table superior and lateral to the head.

T12

What is your LOD for all thoracic TVP adjustments?

A/S/M

What is the LOD for all ribs except rib 1?

L/I

If the patient complains of trouble breathing, and has rib humping, it is clinically indicated to check for:

T12 rib

The T12 rib isolation test is the same as the T12 vertebra, and you instruct the patient to:

Inhale and hold their breath

What is the isolation test for T8?

Patient places both forearms on the table superior and lateral to the head

On which vertebra do you always adjust the contralateral rib if the vertebra is reactive?

T4, T6 and T8

The isolation test for ______ is instructing the patient to turn their face toward the PD side

T6

For the T4 isolation test, keep the patient's face turned toward the PD side, then:

Lift the PD shoulder off the table

The isolation test for _____ is turning the patients face toward the PD side and shrug both shoulders toward the ears, then relax.

T1

What is the LOD for the first rib?

Inferior

The T1 Rib isolation test involved the patient turning their face to the PD side, shrug up, and:

Roll both shoulders back and down in a circular motion

The scapula rule states the inferior angle of the scapula will "point" to the ______ leg in position ____.

Longest, 2

What does MURL stand for?

Medial scapula, Up on the humerus, Radius and Lunate

What does LDUC stand for?

Lateral scapula, Down on the Humerus, Ulna (toward olecranon), Carpals

What is the SCP for a scapula adjustment?

Ala of the scapula

For a lateral scapula, you contact the _____ _____ shaft of the ulna, and the LOD is _______.

Anterior proximal, Superior (toward the olecranon)

For a lateral scapula, you adjust the _____ _____ row of carpals, and your LOD is ________.

Posterior distal, Anterior

What is your LOD for a lateral scapula?

Medial

What is the LOD of a lateral scapula on the humerus?

Inferior

For a medial scapula, the LOD is:

Lateral

For a medial scapula, the LOD on the humerus is:

Superior

For a medial scapula, the LOD for the radius is:

A/I (toward the thumb)

For a medial scapula, you are on the ______ aspect of the lunate and your LOD is:

Anterior, Posterior

After finishing the thoracic spine, you next test the:

Scapula

The _____ isolation test involved the patient turning their face back to neutral from the PD side.

C7

What is the SCP for a C7 adjustment?

Lamina pedicle junction

What is the LOD for a C7 adjustment?

A/S/M

The _____ isolation test involves the patient lifting their head and looking at the wall in front of them, then relaxing (extending the neck)

C5

If you instruct the patient to tuck their chin to their chest and the PD leg lengthens in position 2, then the subluxation is ______ on the ____ side.

C1, PD

If you have a C1 subluxation, contact the C1 _____ on the _____ side, and the LOD is straight ______.

TVP, PD, Medial

If you instruct the patient to tuck their chin to their chest and the PD leg shortens in position 2, you have a _____ subluxation on the _____ side.

C2, OPD

For a C2 subluxation, you contact the ____ _____ _____ on the _____ side and your LOD is:

Lamina pedicle junction, OPD, A/S/M

The isolation test for a posterior occiput is instructing the patient to gently:

Push face into table then relax

To adjust a posterior occiput, contact the posterior aspect of the occiput at the ____ _____ ______ and protect the arch of the atlas

Inferior nuchal line

What is the LOD for a posterior occiput?

Straight anterior

Which two tests are needed to be retested for bilateral subluxations?

Posterior occiput and T1 rib